Curriculum Vitae – MANIKANDAN SUBBIAH / PAGE 1 of 6

Resume Cover Sheet

Name of Candidate / Manikandan Subbiah
Date of Birth / 13 June 1976
Location / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Contact Numbers / +91-9740202816
E-Mail ID /
Education (In chronological order) /
  1. Master of Science (Mathematics)
  2. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
  3. Higher Diploma in Software Engineering

Key IT Professional Skills /
  1. Management: Practice/Unit, Engagement/Delivery/Account, Programme/Project, Vendor, Client and Team Management
  2. Architecting: Software Solutions, Technical and Enterprise Architectures
  3. Development and Implementation: Software Products and Solutions
  4. Business: Analysis/Architecture

Experience / Over 14 Years and 2 Months
Relevant Experience / Over 12 Years (IT Architecture / Management of Software Develpment)
Interpersonal Skills / Excellent
Language Skills
(Speak, Read, Write) / Fluent: English, Tamil
Basic: Hindi
Certifications / Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD);
IBM Certified DB2 9.7 Application Developer (000-543)(Prometric ID: PR1306342)
Various Brainbench and SkillDrill Certifications
Gaps in Education / No
Gaps in Employment / No
Current Organization / Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) India Private Limited, India
Last Organization / Mahindra Satyam (Satyam Computer Systems Limited), India
Citizenship / Republic of India
Passport Status / Indian Passport Number H3141641 Valid up to 11thMarch 2019
List of Countries with Work Authorizations /
  1. Republic of India
  2. United States of America (For project visits)

Visa Status /
  1. United States of America Multiple Visits Business (B1) & Personal (B2) Visa with no annotations and valid up to 21 September 2017; Maximum stay of 6 months per visit; Can be converted to H1B Work Authorization Visa.

Visa Rejections (if any) / None
CountriesWorked in /
  1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Around 25+ months)
  2. United Arab Emirates (Around 66+ months)
  3. State of Kuwait (Around 8+ months)
  4. State of Qatar (Around 1+ months; for 4 implementations at different time)
  5. Republic of India (Around 52+ months; Home country)

Willingness to Travel / Yes; No constraints
Preferred Location / Open to any location; Preferred: Singapore
Current CTC (Annual) / Indian Rupees 32.5 Lakhs + Bonus + Benefits
Expected CTC (Annual) / Work locations in India: Increase of around 25% - 35% in India - (negotiable)
Reason for Change / Better Career Prospects
References / Will be provided on request
Lead Time to Join / 2 Months; Can be shortened through notice period buyout
Preferred Time for Discussions / Saturdays & Sundays: Any time
Weekdays: After 5:30 PM IST
Availability for Interview / Saturdays & Sundays

MANIKANDAN SUBBIAH

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/ Mobile: +91-9740202816

 About Myself

An experienced and versatile IT Technical / Managerial Professional with over14 Years of overall IT Work experience, currently heading the Technology & Architecture Practice of Computer Sciences Corporation and havinga balance of thought-leadership and deep technical competence and sound hands-on skills in Project Management, IT Architecture, Software Development and Management.

 My Career Objective

Seeking a Long-term IT Technical / Management career wherein I can consistently develop by learning, practicing and sharing skills, with a focus on the ultimate objective, in order to achieve higher goals in conjunction with the growth of the organization and motivated to set a name and be recognized in the IT industry.

 My Key Strengths

  • Expert-level technical knowledge in technology areas such as Software Architecting, Java, .NET 3.5, BizTalk Server, SharePoint Server, SOA and Database Warehousing.
  • Strategic thinking and operational excellence; wide overseas international experience of more than 8 years in 4 countries.
  • Expertise and knowledge in Banking, Telecom and e-Government domains.
  • Experienced in various software product development projects.
  • All rounds, wide and deep experience in IT leadership positions.
  • Self initiator; Ability to influence and sell idea see through the implementation.
  • Technology championship; thought leadership.
  • Experience in SOA planning, adoption and migration resulting in effective Business solutions.

 My Key Areas of Achievement

  • Complex IT Project execution: Executed implementations of critical and high volume transactional systems that are spread over 1-2 years with multiple deliveries and with peak team strengths around 40-70.
  • IT Strategy and Architecture: Advised a multitude of international companies on IT architectures and helped them to implement them. The impact on these strategies is quite heavy and often times resulted in re-engineering solutions.
  • IT Governance: Involved in IT governance (COBIT and related process) and implementation of ITIL processes.
  • Organizational Management: Managed IT consulting practice and people as the head. Number of direct reports around varied between 8 to 20. Was in a position to influence the entire developer community. Created and managed Technology center of excellences and Communities of Practices.

 My Career Summary

  • Overall experience in Corporate environments with solid hands-on in diverse skills that includes over 8+ years (since November 1999) of continuous global onsite client work internationally in U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and India with process driven and leading organizationshaving CMMI Level 5 and ISO 270001/9003/9002/9001certifications, that include Software Corporations, Banks, Government Institutions and Holding companies.
  • Successful career track record in concurrently playing different roles such as Project Manager/Coordinator, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, Engagement Manager, Delivery Manager, Programme Management Office Analyst, Business Analyst, Product Technical Manager, Technical Account Manager and Production Lead (Hosting & Operational).
  • Worked closely in several projects with Industry Leaders such as Gartner, Microsoft Consultancy Services, Mahindra Satyam (Satyam Computer Services Limited), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and involved in partner service engagements with Oracle, IBM and subsidiaries of IBM (Saudi Business Machines & Gulf Business Machines).
  • Key player responsible for winning several accolades for the previous employer organizations during 2000 to 2006. For details, please refer the “Professional Achievements” enclosure.

 My Skills

Leadership & IT Management:

  • Developing and Implementing IT Strategies - IT Roadmap, Application Infrastructure, Offshoring, Organizational, Cost and Process Management.
  • Strategizing, Planning, Evolving and implementing IT Architecture - Enterprise, Solution, Technical and Data Architecture.
  • Planning & Implementation of Center of Excellence (CoE) & IT Governance Initiatives - Programme Management Office, Compliance Management (Monitoring & Measurements), Process Management, Methodology Development, Quality Management, COBIT, ITIL and Service-Oriented Environment.
  • Product Management: Product Life-cycle Management (PLM), Pre-Sales, Roadmap plan, Rollover, etc.
  • Programme & Project Management of in-house and outsourced projects: Risk and Issues Management & Resolution, Planning, Documenting, Communicating, Scheduling, Tracking, Controlling and Reporting.
  • Resource Management: Team Building, Recruitments, Career Planning, Mentoring, Trainings, Measuring Staff Productivity and Conducting Performance Appraisals, etc.
  • Stakeholder Management: Executive Management, Vendor Management, Client Management and Team Management.
  • Quality Management: SQA, ISO Quality Processes, Six Sigma and Using Best Practices.
  • Deliverable Management: Defect Management (Tracking, Reporting and Fixing), Quality Adherence to plan (Measuring and improving).
  • Process Management: Process Improvement and Management (Monitoring, Planning, Budgeting, Reviewing, Measuring, Rewarding and Owning), Automation and Re-engineering adhering to standards and regulations using best practices.
  • IT Service Delivery and Operations Management: Implementation of ITIL Process and Service Monitoring/Management tools such as Prognosis and HP OpenView.
  • Software development processes: Adept in various processes including the Unified Process (Rational Unified Process) and several Agile Methods such as XP and Scrum.

IT Architecture

  • Providing architectural guidance and thought leadership.
  • Application and cultivation of industry proven / reference architecture, design principles, methodologies, frameworks, patterns and best practices.
  • Developing Software Architecture for complex software solutions.
  • Providing insights to Enterprise Architecture.
  • Verification and validation of architecture against international standards and best practices.
  • Conceptualizing and Architecting Software Solutions.
  • Knowledge and Experience in various best practice frameworks:
  • ITIL: Managed implementation of ITIL processes
  • COBIT: Managed implementation of IT governance (COBIT and related process)
  • Six Sigma: Very good theoretical knowledge
  • Balanced scorecard performance measurement framework (BSC): Have good understanding; experience in developing few Balanced scorecards and implementing Balanced scorecard using BusinessObjects XI R2 Business Intelligence Software
  • European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM): Basic theoretical knowledge
  • Zachman Enterprise Architecture Framework: Basic theoretical knowledge
  • The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF): Good knowledge; experience in working with the implementation of Enterprise Architecture using TOGAF
  • Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF): Basic awareness

Functional Domain

  • Banking: Core Banking (BankMaster/BranchPower, Teminos/T24, FNS Bancs2000, Finacle), Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Payments (SPAN Switch (Saudi Arabia Payment Access Network), Emirates Bank International (EBI) ATM Network Switch, SADAD [Saudi Arabian Central Utility Bills Gateway], Sparrow ATM Switch), Consumer Finance, Money Markets, Time Deposits, Trade Finance, Fixed Income, Channel Banking (Voice, Mobile, PDA, Internet, SMS Push, SMS Pull, J2ME, WAP and SIM Toolkit), Treasury, Hedging, and BASEL II Risk Management (Credit, Operational and Market risks).
  • Capital Market: Market Information, Portfolio Tracking/Management and Investment Management.
  • Finance: Payment Systems and Financial & Managerial Accounting.
  • Telecom: Billing, Mediation, OSS, BSS, Application (WAP, GPRS)/Messaging (MMS, SMS, OTA, PushMail) Gateways, Data Communication Solutions and Various Messaging & Notification Platform Solutions.
  • Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing, Production Planning, Warehouse Logistics, Distribution).
  • Government: Law Enforcement & Police, Customs & Cargo, Port Operations, Free-Zone Management, E-Governance
  • Commercial Business Domains: Inventory, Sales & Purchase, Stock Distribution & Logistics Management, Production Planning & Material Management, C&F, Dealers Management, Human Resources and Payroll Management.
  • Law Enforcement (Police) and various Industries / Government Bodies.

Software Management & Methodologies

  • Software Management – Requirement Management, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Change Management, Build Management and Release Management using various tools.
  • Software Engineering – SDLC Activities (Analysis, Design, Coding, Integration, Testing, Deployment, and Implementation), Documentation and Maintenance of Software Products & Solutions based on various development technologies and for various operational platforms.
  • Well versed in Agile techniques, such as test driven development, continuous integration, writing user stories, iteration planning, stand ups, task estimation, design patterns & customer acceptance meetings.
  • Experience in using CVS, Subversion, Sourcesafe and TFS for Source Control.
  • Designing, Planning and Implementing Enterprise Software Solutions/Suite Implementation - CRM, ERP, Datawarehouse, Business Intelligence, Multi-Channel Solutions (Wireless [SMS, PPC, Java Mobile, Blackberry, WAP, Mobile Internet], Embedded Systems, Speech (Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR), Text-to-Speech [TTS], Speech Recognition [SR]), Internet/Intranet and Client/Server), J2EE Application Platform, Linux Infrastructure and others.
  • Application Optimization, Performance Tuning & Optimization, Troubleshooting and Debugging.
  • Database Modeling, Designing and Administration and Object-Oriented Designing.

Business Analysis

  • Business Analysis and Requirements Planning, Management, Elicitation, Analysis & Communication using Rational RequisitePro & ClearCase, DOORS and MS-Visio.
  • Experience in Business Process Improvement, Solution assessment and validationand developing Cross Functional Flow (CFF) diagrams and Domain Models.

Software Tools and Technologies

  • SOA: Business Process, BPEL, WebSphere Business Modeler, WebSphere Process Server, Oracle BPEL Manager, Oracle BAM, Web Services and WS-* specifications.
  • Java Platform: Java Enterprise, Mobile and Standard Editions, WebWorks, Struts, Spring, Spring MVC, Tapestry, Hibernate, iBatis, Struts, WebWorks, JFreeChart, JFreeReport, EJB 3.0, JMS, JCAJSF, ADF, EJB, Java Web Services, JSP, Core Java, JDBC, Servlet, WSDL and J2ME.

IBM Stack: WebSphere Application Server V6.x, WBI Message Broker V6.x, WBI MQ, WBI ESB V6.x, WebSphere MQ, Rational Application Developer, Rational Software Architect

Others: Oracle Application Server, WebLogic Application Server, Eclipse, JDeveloper, NetBeans, JProfiler, etc.

  • Microsoft Platform: MicrosoftDistributedCache (Velocity), Oslo, M Grammar Language, Quadrant, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Guidance, Windows PowerShell 2.0 CTP / 1.0, .NET 4.0 & 3.5 SP1, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, Windows Communications Framework (WCF), Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows Presentation Framework (WPF), Composite UI, Smart Client Factory, Web Service Factory, C#, VB.NET, DotNetNuke (DNN), Spring.NET and Windows Azure Cloud Computing, Silverlight, DotNetNuke, SharePoint Server 2007/2003 (MOSS), Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0, Microsoft Web Services Enhancement (WSE) 3.0,Windows Server 2008 RC / 2003, Internet Information Server 7.5 RC / 7.0, Exchange Server 2007, Web Services, TSQL, Active Server Pages, Visual Basic, COM, COM+, MTS, etc.
  • Open Source: Ruby, IronRuby, JRuby, Ruby on Rails, Groovy, Lua 5.1.4, LuaInterface, LuaDebugger, Python, IronPython, PHP, Scintilla, etc
  • PocketPC Platform: Windows Mobile 6.5/6.0/5.0, .NET Compact Framework 3.5, .NET Micro Framework Embedded VB 3.0, VB 6.0 Toolkit for Windows CE 3.0, PocketC, PocketASP 2, SQL Server CE 2.0 and several SDKs.
  • PalmOS Platform: Metrowerks CodeWarrior, Satellite Forms 5.0 and NS Basic CE 4.1.
  • Oracle Platform: Forms, Reports, Java Stored Procedures, PL/SQL, Web Services, Oracle Application Server.
  • EAI: BizTalk Server (2009/RFID/Mobile, 2006 R2, 2004), WebSphere MQ, WebLogic Tuxedo Server, TIBCO Suite, WebLogic Integration Suite and webMethods.
  • Portal Servers: Microsoft Sharepoint Portal Server (MOSS) 2007 / 2003, Oracle Portal 9i
  • Content Management: MS Content Management Server, FileNet P8/Pangon.
  • Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence: Informatica, DataStage, DataJunction, Hyperion, BusinessObjects
  • Database: Oracle and SQL Server Databases.
  • Refactoring Tools: CodeSuite 3.4.0, Refactor!Pro 3.08, CRDocumentor2.2, Clone Detective 1.0.0.0 for Visual Studio 2008, Simian 2.1, WinSAG 2.1, StyleCop 4.3, FxCop
  • Testing Tools: Ranorex 2.0, NUnit
  • Software Engineering & Architecting: DOORS, MS-Visio Architect, Rational Suite (RequisitePro, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Test Manager, XDE, Analyst Studio, Robot), Lotus (QuickPlace), Mercury Suite (LoadRunner, TestDirector).
  • Project Management: MS-Project, ACEProject, ProjectByNet, Project Scheduler 7.6.6, @RISK 4.5.4, Remedy, COCOMO II, VSS, PVCS, CVM, etc.

General Competencies & Inter-personal

  • Young and energetic, smart, reliable, hard working, structured thinking, enthusiastic, adaptable & committed self starter with strong initiative, ownership and teamwork skills.
  • Highly self-motivated, well-organized strong personality with positive & proactive attitude, passion for learning and strong commitment to deadlines.
  • Excellent and proven skills in leadership, management, planning, organizing, coordinating, motivating and communicating.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, problem solving and strategic & innovative thinking.
  • Adopting unique approach to solve complex business problems.
  • Excellent team player with high team dynamics & building team spirit and drive for results.
  • Efficient time management and reporting capabilities with strong business focus.
  • Excellent documentation skills and very strong verbal and written presentation & proactive communication skills with an excellent corporate image.
  • Proven capability in handling & meeting tight deadlines, working under pressure and handling assignments independently.
  • Proven ability in adapting new technologies, quickly and easily.
  • Passion for technology and learning the same.

 My Work Profile

Career history in reverse chronological order:

Country / Organization / Designation / Role / From / To / Months
India / Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) India Private Limited / AGM - Technology & Architecture / 16 Jul’09 / Till Date / 11
Mahindra Satyam (Satyam Computer Services Limited) / Head - Technology & Architecture Practice (Capacity of VP) / 14 Jul ‘08 / 19 Jun ‘09 / 11
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A) / Saudi Business Machines
(IBM’s sole representative in Saudi Arabia) / Lead Architect / 29 Dec ‘07 / 10 Jul ‘08 / 7
Arab National Bank
Information Technology Group / Lead Architect (Capacity of VP) / Project Manager / 19 Jan ‘06 / 30 Nov ‘07 / 22
Kuwait / International Turnkey Systems
(TeleStream Software Services) / Principal Consultant – Architecture and R&D / 22 May ‘05 / 10 Jan ‘06 / 8
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) / The Corporate Executive Office, Ports, Customs & Free-Zone
Authorities Corporation (PCFC)
Government of Dubai / Programme Management Office Analyst /
Project Manager / 22 Nov ‘04 / 21 May ‘05 / 6
eGulf Systems (FZC) Limited / Lead Software Architect / 4 Mar ‘04 / 21 Nov ‘04 / 9
Ducont Free Zone LLC
Dubai Internet City / Principal Consultant /
Project Manager / 19 Nov ‘00 / 3 Mar ‘04 / 40
Department of Ports & Customs
(Ports, Customs & Free-Zone Authorities Corporation)
Government of Dubai / E-Commerce Analyst /
Senior Team Lead / 12 Nov ‘99 / 18 Nov ‘00 / 12
India / Sterling Systems Integrators / Technical Architect / Aug ‘97 / 11 Nov ‘99 / 44
Project Leader / Apr ‘96 / Jul ‘97

 My Professional Achievements

  • Involved in the Testing & Implementation activities of the Phone Banking Phase II System Implementation for Arab National Bank that won the INSIGHTS Middle-East Call Center of the Year 2006 to Arab National Bank.
  • Responsible for leading the architect, design, development & implementation activities of the E-Mirsal (MicroClear) system that was nominated by Microsoft Corporation as the Finalist for “Best E-Commerce Solution of the Year” in the 5th Annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards – Fusion 2002.
  • Key driver, initiator & architect of various software solutions that got various industry recognitions and appreciations in ArabComm (2004, 2003 & 2002), GITEX (2003, 2002 & 2001), Intersec (2003, 2002 & 2001), Annual Information Systems Meet of World Customs Organization (WCO) 2001 and also received the following awards & achievements for Ducont:

System / Type / Client / Award Name / Category
Mobile Bill Presentment and Payments / Various Banks / Microsoft EMEA RAD Awards 2004 (Finalist) / Best Use of .NET Technology
Infovest
Private Banking in Mobility / Doha Bank, Doha, Qatar / 7th Annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards – Fusion 2004 / Customer Experience Award
Bank.companion
Channel Banking Platform / Various Banks / Global Messaging Awards 2004 / Secured Messaging System
School.companion
School Communition/ Integration Platform / Etisalat, Dubai, U.A.E / Global Messaging Awards 2004 / Best Enterprise Integration System
m-Currency Online Payment with Mobility / Muscat Municipality, Muscat, Oman / 4th International Microsoft European Retail Application Developer Awards 2003 / Special Award for Most Innovative Product
School Connect
e-Business with Mobility / Dubai E-Government, Dubai, U.A.E / 9th 3GSM World Congress Association Awards 2004 / Best Mobile Application/Service-Consumer Market
m-Dubai GovConnect
e-Governance with Mobility / Dubai E-Government, Dubai, U.A.E / 9th 3GSM World Congress Association Awards 2004 / Mobile in the Community-Best Use of Mobile for Accessibility
Dubai E-Government, Dubai, U.A.E / 6th Annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards – Fusion 2003 / Best Collaborative Solution of the Year
e-Police
Electronic Police with Mobility / Dubai Police / 8th 3GSM World Congress Association Awards 2003 / Best Wireless Application or Service - Corporate Market Award
5th Annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards – Fusion 2002 / Best Collaborative Solution of the Year

 My Career Profile and Skill-set Details